And East of Eden. I really like the book and I understand why a director would want to try his hand at bringing this tale to the big screen (again), but the original version, starring the beautiful James Dean, is pretty perfect. It's a little sad but totally expected from Hollywood at this point.

What do you think of this news? Disappointing? Exciting? A little of both?

They should NOT be doing a remake of Karate Kid, and they definitely should not be using Jackie Chan. Love Jackie, but he just doesn't fit. They should use my Dad (check out the move 21, about 30 minutes in... the Chinatown Host). :-)

i love jackie chan. i wish he would do some more of his old school style films though. even if he takes a step back from being the hero.
hollywood doesn't make action like asia.
anyone seen ong bak?
or films like shanty town show down? www.shantytownshowdown.com

I agree Mariana, James Dean is so good in East of Eden. Watch, they will cast James Franco! No, as good of an actor as I think Franco is, that would be a mistake for sure. He already played James Dean in a biopic. I think I am okay with a remake of East of Eden. Just as long as they don't try to remake Rebel without a Cause because that is one James Dean movie that should never be touched!

dont ruin east of eden! i just dont think anyone could play cal the way james dean did, assuming they will center the movie in that part of the book. this movie is my favorite and its just wrong that they keep re making classics like this one!

The Karate Kid remake is just horrendous and lame all around. Honestly, I'm REALLY tired of remakes and would like to see less movies released if it means that it'll be newer material.
But, I'm ok with Hollywood giving East of Eden another go since it sounds like good writing/directing on board (although I LOVE the original). The first movie sort of ignored the first half of the novel -- so it's uncharted territory on film. That gives it the boost, in my opinion.

I totally agree w/ you Buzz on the KK news. I really like JC, but he is no Mr. Miyagi. I hope they don't name the character Mr. Miyagi, that would be so lame & unoriginal (or maybe its fitting, since the thought of a remake is essentially lame & unoriginal)